Headlight-shield.



1. BURN.

HEADLIGHT SHIELD.

APPLICATION FlLED JUNE 9, 1916.

Patented m26, 1916.

JAMES BURN, OF CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA.

. HEADLIGHTSHIELD Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 26, 1916.

Application ined June 9, 191e. serial No. 102,748.

To all whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, JAMESv BURN, a citizen of the United States,residing at Chester, in the county of Delaware and State ofPennsylvania, have invented new and useful Improvements inHeadlight-Shields, of which the following is a specification.

"This invention relates to motor vehicle headlights, and has particularreference to automobile lamps.

It is the primary object of the invention to provide a shield for lampsof the above mentioned character with a view of lessening the glare andbrilliancy of the lamp, which impairs the vision of pedestrians andothers, and yet properly illuminate the ground or surface in advance ofthe machine.

In carrying out the invention I provide a shield for the above mentionedpurpose, which is in the nature of an attachment for the lamp, andcapable of being easily and quickly associated therewith, or removedtherefrom when it is desired to increase the brilliancy of the lamps oncountry roads or the like.

The nature and advantages of the invention will be better understoodwhen the following description is read in connection with theaccompanying drawing, the invention residing in the construction,combination and arrangement of parts as claimed.

In the vdrawing forming part of this specication like numerals ofreference indicate similar parts in the several Views and where- 1nFigure 1 is a frontV elevation of a lamp I a piece of Celluloid whichcan vary in color, 1.

and of a size to cover substantially half of the glass 13 of the lampwhen the shield is associated with the latter. Projecting rearwardlyfrom the frame l0 adjacent each extremity is an apertured lug 14 whichrests upon the edge of the lamp, having the aperture therein registeringwith a tapered opening 15 in the body of the lamp for the reception of asuitable fastening element such as a thumb screw 16.

Manifestly the shield is in the nature of an attachment which can bequickly and easily associated with the lamp when its use is desired, andjust as quickly and easily removed therefrom by loosening the thumbscrew 16 as is desirable when traveling over country roads.

While I have shown and described what I consider the preferredembodiment of the invention I desire to have-it understood that I do notlimit myself to'this precise construction, and that such changes may beresorted to when desired as fall Within the scope of what is claimed.

said frame of the lamp, and set screwsv passed throughI said offsets forthreaded engagement with the lamp to hold the shield fixed thereon.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

JAMES BURN.

